Dromæus (drome us)

[NL., riidæ and subfamily Dromaina; the emus. Three species are recognized by naturalists, D. novæ-holland iæ, D. ater, and D. irroratus. In general the characters are those of Casuarius, the ca owaries; but there is no casque upon the head, which is feathered; the beak is comparatively slender; and the rudimentary wings are entirely hidden in the very long and copious plumage which parts along the back and falls on each side in long curly plumes, somewhat resembling hair. The feathers are double-that is, two or even three webs grow from one main stem. See emu. Also Dromaius, Dro miceius.